Fudgy Football Brownie Your Ultimate Game Day Dessert with Chocolate Frosting in 20 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, coconut sugar, unsweetened applesauce, eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
3. Sift the flour, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, and sea salt into the wet ingredients. Fold gently until just combined, then stir in 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
5. Allow the brownies to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate in the pan for at least 1 hour. This 'Chilled-Cut' technique ensures clean edges when shaping.
6. Lift the chilled brownie slab out of the pan. Use a football-shaped cookie cutter or a paring knife to cut out 12-14 football shapes.
7. Prepare the frosting by whisking together the Greek yogurt, melted dark chocolate chips, and maple syrup until glossy.
8. Spread the chocolate frosting over each brownie. Melt the white chocolate chips and pipe the 'laces' onto each football using a small round tip or snipped Ziploc bag.